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Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta breaks down in tears from the start of a six-minute monologue saying goodbye as he leaves to join Atletico Madrid on a 'gentleman's agreement' transfer

Chelsea have confirmed the departure of long-serving defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer - ending his 11-year-stay at Stamford Bridge.

The 33-year-old has been a key figure for the Blues in a trophy-laden spell over the last decade that has seen him win 13 trophies - including two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two Europa League titles and the Champions League.

His experience and solid performances at the back have been crucial to Chelsea's recent success but his game time was reduced in the last season - making just 16 Premier League starts as the team struggled in all competitions.